Swine diseases / by A.T. Kinsley.

  • Kinsley, A. T. (Albert Thomas), 1877-1941.
Date:
1914
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Credit: Swine diseases / by A.T. Kinsley. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    and removed. Soft foods should be given, and mild astringent antiseptic washes may be used. Phlegmonous stomatitis is relatively common in swine. It is usually caused by a streptococcic infection of the submucosa. The condition is usually general, the affected mucosa is intensely swollen and in the beginning is scarlet red in color, later assuming a purplish hue, and finally a dull gray color due to the accumulation of desquamated epithelium, mucous, and pus. Patches of mucous membrane may become necrotic and slough, leaving a red surface from which blood escapes freely. The tumefaction may be so intense that the mouth cavity becomes noticeably diminished, and the cheek mucous membrane may be forced between the teeth and lacerated during mastication. The affected animals refuse to eat, and although they frequent the drinking trough, they will actually drink very little. There will be a frothy, ill-smelling discharge from the mouth. There may be a rise of from one to three degrees Fahrenheit in temperature. The treatment consists of mouth washes of antiseptics, frequently applied. Vesicular ulcerative stomatitis is caused by the same agencies and presents lesions similar to vesicular cheilitis, and will not be further discussed. Diphtheritic stomatitis is not uncommon, particularly in suckling pigs. The further discussion of this condition will be found under the topic, “Necrobacillosis,” in Section VIII. (See p. 216) Symptoms.—As above indicated, the symptoms of stomatitis of the various types vary only in intensity. There is more or less of salivation and drooling, champing of the jaws, and evidence of difficulty in mastication. On inspection the lesions will be evident, which are usually sufficient upon which to base a diagnosis. Treatment.—The treatment also will vary with the type of inflammation. In all instances the cause should be removed, and in the infectious types there should be topical application of some suitable antiseptic.